Lindsey Vonn says she “completely ruptured” her ACL but skied in a brace and remains confident for the Milan-Cortina Olympics. For bettors, her injury makes an outright win risky — consider low-stake outright bets or safer props like podium/top-6 finishes, or wait for official medical clearance before backing her in futures markets.
Lindsey Vonn Confident Despite Left-Knee Rupture Ahead of Milan-Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn announced she “completely ruptured” her ACL in a crash four days before the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics but said she feels stable and intends to race. After three days of physical therapy and medical consultations, the 41-year-old skied with a brace and voiced confidence about making the starting gate.
Injury Details and Recovery Timeline
Vonn revealed the crash caused an ACL rupture, bone bruising and meniscal damage. She was airlifted from the crash site after finishing down the course and received immediate medical attention. Despite the severity, Vonn reported the knee felt strong after treatment and rehab work, and she will continue to be evaluated ahead of the Games’ events.
Olympic Schedule and Event Plans
The Winter Games open this week, with Vonn’s first race set for the women’s downhill on Sunday and downhill training scheduled to begin Thursday. She also plans to contest the super-G and the team combined event if cleared to compete.
Form, Experience and What She Brings to Cortina
Vonn mounted a remarkable comeback last season at age 40, racing with a partial titanium implant in her right knee and emerging as the circuit’s leading downhiller this season with two victories and three other podiums in five downhills. She has 12 World Cup wins in Cortina and three Olympic medals: downhill gold (2010) and bronzes in super-G (2010) and downhill (2018).
Betting Implications for Punters
Her recent crash and reported ACL rupture significantly increase uncertainty.
Punters should view outright win bets as high-risk until official medical clearance and training runs confirm race readiness.
Safer alternatives include small-stake outright bets, podium/top-6 props, or betting markets tied to participation rather than victory.
Monitor final practice sessions and team medical updates before placing larger stakes.
Lindsey Vonn breaks silence on crash a week before skiing legend begins Olympics
American skier Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she'll race at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite suffering ACL and meniscus injuries to her left knee in a crash four days ago.
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